Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Welcome to Mildly Useful (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit or use MildlyUseful.co.
We believe privacy should be straightforward, understandable, and respectful.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the website, we may collect:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Information submitted when downloading free resources
- Information submitted when joining newsletters or updates
You are never required to provide personal information simply to browse the website.
Digital Product Purchases
Mildly Useful may offer digital products, ebooks, guides, printables, templates, wellness resources, and downloadable materials.
Some purchases may be processed through third-party platforms including:
- Gumroad
- Etsy
- Payhip
- Other trusted payment or digital delivery providers
When purchases are processed through third-party platforms, payment information is handled directly by those providers according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
Mildly Useful does not store or directly process your payment card information.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party checkout provider you use.
Free Downloads & Email Collection
Some free resources may optionally request an email address in exchange for access.
If you voluntarily provide your email address, it may be used to:
- Send requested downloads
- Provide updates about new products or resources
- Share occasional newsletters or announcements
- Respond to inquiries
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time.
Automatically Collected Information
Like many websites, Mildly Useful may automatically collect limited technical information including:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic region
- IP address
This information helps improve website functionality, usability, performance, and content.
Cookies
Mildly Useful may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve user experience
You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Analytics
We may use analytics services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Privacy-focused analytics providers
- Hosting analytics tools
These services may collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
Embedded Content & Third-Party Services
Pages on this site may include embedded or linked content from third-party platforms including:
- Gumroad
- YouTube
- Etsy
- Social media platforms
- PDF viewers
- External download providers
These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Data Protection
Reasonable efforts are made to protect information submitted through the website.
However, no online system or transmission method can be guaranteed completely secure.
By using this website, you acknowledge that information transmitted online carries some inherent risk.
International Visitors
Mildly Useful may be accessed internationally.
By using the website, you understand that your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence.
Children’s Privacy
Mildly Useful is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so it can be removed.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to:
- Request access to your information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information
- Withdraw consent from email communications
Requests may be submitted through the website contact page.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled, please use the Contact page on MildlyUseful.co.